Statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry on the Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a strong statement regarding the raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and fanatic Jews. The ministry stressed that such actions were “provocative” and that the Israeli government must urgently take measures against any activity that would undermine the status of the holy sites.
In a written statement made by the Ministry, concerns were expressed regarding the actions of Ben-Gvir that took place yesterday. The statement included the following statements:
- “Moscow is extremely concerned about this provocative action by Ben-Gvir. Pro-Zionist groups do not hesitate to carry out similar provocative actions.”
- “The Israeli government should not only condemn such situations, but also take effective measures to stop actions that threaten the status of the holy sites in Jerusalem, as set out in the 1994 Jordan-Israel Peace Treaty.”
“Such steps increase radical sentiment in both Israeli and Palestinian societies and undermine international efforts to reduce tensions in the Gaza Strip,” the statement continued.
Raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Minister of Development of the Negev and Galilee Yitzhak Wasserlauf, together with fanatic Jews, raided the Al-Aqsa Mosque yesterday under the protection of the Israeli police. According to a statement by the Jerusalem Islamic Endowments Authority, around 2,250 fanatic Jews participated in the raid.
During the raid, Ben-Gvir said in a video message he shared on social media, “There are major developments regarding the administration and sovereignty of this place. It is observed that Jews are worshiping here. As I have stated before, our policy is to allow (Jews) to worship here.”
